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Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed
by Patricia Cornwell | Nonfiction
Registered by junegirl of Elm Grove, Wisconsin USA on Monday, February 03, 2003
Average 5 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

status (set by Stensler): travelling


4 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by junegirl from Elm Grove, Wisconsin USA on Monday, February 03, 2003

5 out of 10

Patricia Cornwell is sure she has solved the Jack the Ripper case . . . though I remain somewhat unconvinced. Her theory that British artist Walter Sickert committed these crimes rings true as to the psychological portrait she paints of Sickert; however, her forensic evidence lacks. Since she bills herself as a forensic specialist I find this a bit disingenuous. Also, as a founder and Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science, the organization that conducted much of the research, I can't help but wonder about the inherent conflict of interest. A novelist must tread carefully when writing about history. Just because it COULD have been, doesn't MAKE IT SO.

The best aspect of this book was its evocation of life in London's East End circa 1888. Cornwell's research in this area seemed thorough, and she presented it well. 

Journal Entry 2 by junegirl from Elm Grove, Wisconsin USA on Monday, February 03, 2003

This book has not been rated.

Mailed to beachglass in trade for Memoirs of a Geisha. Thanks, beachglass, and happy reading!  

Journal Entry 3 by beachglass from Fresno, California USA on Friday, May 16, 2003

This book has not been rated.

I received this in the mail a few months ago, and just realized that I never registered it! My sincere apologies junegirl!
My husband is reading it, and is about halfway through, then it will be my turn. He says so far he is really enjoying the book. We both like Cornwell's writing, and so I can't wait to read it myself!
I'll make another journal entry when I've read it... 

Journal Entry 4 by beachglass from Fresno, California USA on Thursday, February 26, 2004

This book has not been rated.

I was just given a paperback edition of this book, so this one's now available! 

Journal Entry 5 by beachglass from Fresno, California USA on Monday, May 10, 2004

This book has not been rated.

There are a lot of BC'ers with this title on their *wish lists*, so I'm starting an International Bookray with it.
If you would like to be added to this Bookray, please send me a PM.
Check here for the next reader, and PM them when you're ready to send the book on to them.
Thanks!
:-)
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1. UTdaisy ~ Texas ~ rec'd
2. Stensler ~ Wisconsin ~ rec'd
3. Mimihopps ~ France
4. djfil ~ Georgia
5. Wickedwordz ~ Florida 

Journal Entry 6 by beachglass from Fresno, California USA on Saturday, May 15, 2004

This book has not been rated.

This book is beginning it's journey...mailed to UTdaisy today, 5.15.04. Please make a journal entry when the book arrives, and as many as you like as you read it. Enjoy!

 

Journal Entry 7 by UTdaisy from Bedford, Texas USA on Thursday, May 20, 2004

This book has not been rated.

Just got this book in a bookray from Beachglass (cute butterfly sticky note, Lori!). I've been wanting to read this, so I'll report more after I've read it. 

Journal Entry 8 by UTdaisy from Bedford, Texas USA on Tuesday, June 22, 2004

6 out of 10

This book wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Some interesting theories, yes, but nothing too solid in my opinion. 

Journal Entry 9 by Stensler from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA on Saturday, October 30, 2004

This book has not been rated.

received in the mail yesterday. Have one bookring in front of it but it shouldn't be very long.

Thank you! 



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